The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has passed the first reading of ordinance amendments to allow on-site cannabis consumption at local retailers and farms. This decision introduces a three-year pilot program for on-site cannabis lounge establishment, adhering to strict air quality regulations. While some supervisors opposed, proponents believe these changes can enhance community awareness about responsible usage and ultimately benefit the local cannabis industry. Currently, there are no legal spaces for on-site consumption in the county, making the regulations significant for promoting social interaction and education about cannabis use.
"Having a designated place where people could consume is going to bring more awareness about the fact that maybe (customers) should take an Uber to the dispensary or to the cannabis lounge."
"This is about creating a viable, legal framework where there'll be more opportunities for productive social interactions, for education, for monitoring, for messaging for dosage."
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